Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.
The biggest challenge in real estate today is the lack of available homes for sale.
There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring
There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy.
Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections
Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection.
Your Home Equity Is Growing [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- If you’re a homeowner, today’s rising equity is great news. On average, homeowners have gained $51,500 in equity since this time last year.
- Whether it’s funding an education, fueling your next move, or starting a business, your home equity is a great tool you can use to power your dreams.
- Ready to sell? Reach out to a local real estate professional to talk about how you can take advantage of your rising equity to reach your goals.
Looking To Move? It Could Be Time To Build Your Dream Home.
While today’s supply of homes for sale is still low, the number of newly built homes is increasing.
Homebuyer Tips for Finding the One [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- The best advice carries across multiple areas of life. When it comes to homebuying, a few simple tips can help you stay on track.
- Because of increased demand, you’ll need to be patient and embrace compromises during your search. Then, once you’ve fallen in love, commit by putting your best offer forward.
- If you’re looking to buy a home this year, work with a real estate professional so you have a dedicated partner and teammate to help you find the one.
The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home.
Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You
Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books.
111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year
The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate.
What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market?
There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market.
The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates
Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate.
As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth
Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream.
Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers
Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you.
If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?
In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price.
It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen.
- Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. That might be why 73% of people believe it’s a good time to sell.
- Sellers, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. Work with an agent to take advantage of this hot sellers’ market.
Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You
If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home.
Remote Work Is Here To Stay. Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need?
A lot has changed over the past year.
Is It Time To Move on to a New Home?
If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone.
Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?
An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale.
5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer
In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical.
Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for.
- It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and separate fact from fiction.
- Trust the pros. Reach out to an agent today to see why it’s still a good time to buy.
Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall
If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now.
What To Do with Your Vacation Home as Summer Ends
As summer comes to a close, is it time to think about selling your vacation home?
What Do Experts Say About Today’s Mortgage Rates?
Mortgage rates are hovering near record lows, and that’s good news for today’s homebuyers.
What Does Being in a Sellers’ Market Mean?
Whether or not you’ve been following the real estate industry lately, there’s a good chance you’ve heard we’re in a serious sellers’ market.
